Rapper Petey Pablo Arrested

The rapper Petey Pablo was arrested this morning at a North Carolina airport on weapons charges after he was caught trying to sneak a gun through airport security in a carry-on bag. He was supposedly on his way to Los Angeles and the MTV Video Music Awards. He was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a stolen firearm. Since being arrested, he has posted $50,000 bail and has been released. He has to go back to court on Monday. Being that today is September 11th, it is probably not the best day to bring weapons through airport security.

Rapper T.I. Released from Prison

The rapper T.I. was released from a federal prison in Arkansas on Tuesday December 22nd. Last May, be began serving his year and a day sentence for illegal possession of firearms and possessing a gun as a convicted felon. After being released from prison, he had to go to Dismas Charities halfway house in Atlanta and will be there for up to three months.

Singer Chris Brown Finally Sentenced

On Tuesday, a judge placed the singer Chris Brown on felony probation for 5 years. He must obey all laws and keep in touch with the Probation Department. He is subject to search and seizure at any time for the next 5 years and can't own any dangerous weapons, including guns and knives. He must also perform 180 days of community labor, which can be performed in Virginia where he is from. He has to complete a 52 week domestic violence program sponsored by the Commonwealth Catholic Charities. He will have to pay $2,500 in restitution and another $2,500 in probation expenses. He has to pay a $30 criminal correction fee and $400 to a domestic violence fund. He also has to go to court every 3 months during his probation.

The judge issued a protective order that will last 5 years where Brown is ordered to not harass, assault, threaten, or molest his ex-girlfriend Rihanna. He is not allowed to have any contact with her, even through a phone or 3rd person. He has to stay at least 100 yards away from her, unless there is an entertainment-related event, then he must stay at least 10 yards away from her.

Charges Dropped Against Comedian Katt Williams

It is reported that the gun charges against the comedian Katt Williams have been dropped because prosecutors say that they "can't prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt." Williams was arrested this past November after police pulled over a Cadillac Escalade SUV and a Dodge minibus that belonged to him and found a gun in each of the vehicles. Prosecutors found that the guns were legally registered in other states to two men who with with Williams.

NFL Star Steve McNair Found Dead

On Saturday, the football star Steve McNair was found dead in Nashville, TN with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. A woman named Sahel Kazemi who was considered his girlfriend was also found dead with a single gunshot wound to the head and a pistol near her body. At the time of his death, McNair was married to another woman named Michelle. There were no signs of forced entry and there have not been any suspects taken into custody yet.

Steve McNair was a quarterback for the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens. He was also a three-time Pro Bowler and the NFL MVP in 2003. He had retired in 2007.

Rapper Serves Prison Time in Arkansas

The rapper T.I. has to report to Forrest City's low-security federal prison by noon on May 26th. He has been sentenced to serve one year and one day in prison after pleading guilty in March to federal weapons charges. He has a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each of his charges in his three count indictment. He will be credited for the 305 days of home detention that he has already served, so he is likely to be at Forrest City prison for only two months. Unless there are custody or security concerns, he will be treated like any other prisoner and will be placed in the general population with the rest of the prisoners. When he is released, he will be on probation for three years and will pay a $100,000 fine as part of his sentence.

Rapper T.I. Receives Prison Sentence

On Friday, the rapper T.I. was sentenced to one year and a day in prison on federal weapons charges. He has 30 to 60 days to start his sentence and has completed nearly 1,000 hours of community service while warning children about the negative effects of drugs, guns, and violence. He still needs to complete 470 more hours. He pleaded guilty in court last March after he was arrested in October of 2007 for trying to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers before his scheduled appearance at the BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta.

Comedian Katt Williams Arrested

The comedian Katt Williams was arrested on weapons charges in midtown Manhattan after police pulled him over for driving without license plates. Police found a handgun in his car after he was stopped. He was released on bail Thursday and was able to make it for his show at Carnegie Hall.

Rapper Yung Berg Arrested for Weapons and Drugs

The rapper Yung Berg was arrested on Saturday morning in New York City after police went to investigate a complaint that was made by a limo driver about a dispute with five passengers. After police investigated the complaint, they busted Yung Berg and some of his friends on many charges. Yung Berg was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of marijuana, and menacing.

Rapper T.I. Pleads Guilty to Charges

The rapper T.I. has pleaded guilty to federal weapons possessions charges and he will receive a sentence that will include prison time after he does community service. While he is waiting on sentencing, he will have to complete at least 1,000 out of 1,500 hours of community service, which would involve talking to youth groups about the dangers of guns, gangs, and drugs. He will have to serve about 12 months in prison after finishing the community service.

T.I. pleaded guilty to possession of unregistered machine guns and silencers, unlawful possession of machine guns, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. His prison sentence could be increased or reduced, depending whether he fulfills the terms of the deal and good behavior.

Lil Wayne Indicted on Drug Charges

The rapper Lil Wayne has been indicted by a jury on felony drug and weapon charges. He was charged with one count each of possession of dangerous drugs, misconduct involving weapons, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Friday. He suppose to go back to court on March 7^th for a status hearing and his world tour is suppose to continue as scheduled.

Rapper The Game Sentenced to do Jail Time

The rapper The Game was sentenced to serve two months in jail after he pleaded no contest to a felony weapons charge from an incident that happened last year. He was charged with the possession of a firearm in a school zone after he threatened to shoot someone during a basketball game. He was also ordered to perform 150 hours of community service and spend three years on probation.

Rapper Yung Joc Arrested

The rapper Yung Joc was arrested at Cleveland Airport and charged with carrying a concealed weapon. A loaded semiautomatic handgun and ammunition was found in his carry-on bag. He was trying to go through standard security checkpoint when he was stopped and questioned. He was arrested and later released on a $50,000 bond.

Rapper Birdman Arrested

The rapper Birdman, whose real name is Bryan Williams, was one of 16 people arrested and charged with possession of marijuana on Tuesday after the RV they were riding in was pulled over by the police after making an improper lane change. The police said they could smell marijuana coming from the inside of the rented TV and they found nearly a pound of marijuana in a trash can in the kitchenette after getting consent to search the vehicle. Birdman, his wife, and his brother were each charged with possession of more than ½ ounce of marijuana along with 13 other passengers, who were affiliated with the rap industry and with Cash Money Records, which was founded by Birdman and his brother. All of the 16 people were jailed until Tuesday night.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is helping in the investigation because an assault rifle, a handgun, and a magazine for a .45-caliber handgun were found in the RV. There weren’t any weapons charges filed. Birdman and his group said that they were traveling from New Orleans to New York for a BET network shoot.

Rapper T.I. Challenges Evidence in Weapons Charge

The rapper T.I., who tried to buy unregistered machine guns and silencers in Atlanta an hour before his scheduled performance at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, says that the evidence obtained and statements that he made to authorities were illegally obtained. His attorney has filed motions in the U.S. District Court to try to suppress evidence seized from his vehicle and statements he made on the day he was arrested. The attorneys say that his vehicle was searched without a warrant, the statements he made to authorities may not have been voluntary and agents may have not honored his rights.

As of now, T.I. could possibly be sentenced to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each weapons charge. He is currently free on bond and under house arrest. He asked to host a Thanksgiving Day gathering at the house where he is staying at, but it was opposed. Under his bond conditions he has to have court approval of visitors.